2014 Indiana Code TITLE 36. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 22. REGULATION OF BUILDERS OR REMODELERS
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IC 36-1-22
Chapter 22. Regulation of Builders or Remodelers
IC 36-1-22-1
"Builder"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "builder" means a person engaged
in constructing new homes.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IC 36-1-22-2
"Person"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, firm,
limited liability company, corporation, association, or other legal
entity.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IC 36-1-22-3
"Remodeler"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "remodeler" means a person
engaged in altering, repairing, restoring, maintaining, or modifying
an existing residential dwelling.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IC 36-1-22-4
"Residential dwelling"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "residential dwelling" means a
building or part of a building occupied by or intended for the
occupancy of one (1) or more individuals. The term does not include
a residential dwelling that is owned by the political subdivision.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IC 36-1-22-5
Local licensing of builders or remodelers prohibited
Sec. 5. After February 28, 2013, a political subdivision may not
adopt an ordinance, rule, policy, or other requirement providing that
a builder or remodeler must be licensed, certified, permitted,
registered, or listed by the political subdivision as a condition to the
builder or remodeler:
(1) constructing a new residential dwelling; or
(2) remodeling an existing residential dwelling.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
IC 36-1-22-6
Local regulation unaffected by prohibition
Sec. 6. This chapter does not do any of the following:
(1) Void an ordinance, rule, policy, or other requirement of a
political subdivision adopted before March 1, 2013.
(2) Prohibit a political subdivision from doing any of the
following:
(A) Requiring a person who engages in a specific building or
construction trade, including an electrician, a plumber, a tile
layer, a landscaper, or a practitioner of another specific trade,
to be licensed, permitted, registered, or listed by the political
subdivision before engaging in the specific building or
construction trade.
(B) Issuing building permits, septic system permits,
certificates of appropriateness, zoning approvals, plat
approvals, and other permits and approvals that regulate the
use, planning, and development of property.
As added by P.L.218-2014, SEC.20.
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